Mbak Nova Ruth Senyaningtyas is an artist, musician and environmental advocate. She and her partner Grey Filastine perform stories of ecological crisis and hope around the world from aboard their boat the Arka Kinari. Their shows mix the traditional music of east Java, Nova's home, and electronic music.
In our conversation, Nova shares her insights on the role of art in activism, climate change from the point of view of the global south, and lessons learnt from a life on the ocean.
Songs sampled in the episode are from the album 'Napak Tilas', released 2019 by Nova Ruth: Wong Kang Murka and Di Antara Perbatasan.
Thank you to Dan Kowald for intro music and Bellendena Small Grants Scheme for their support.
Recorded on the land of the Muwinina people.